Lot Essay
The earliest versions of this strongly biomorphic design were produced in pine and teak. The chair was subsequently produced in maple, cherry or mahogany.
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EARLY PRODUCTION VALET CHAIR
Details
HANS WEGNER (DANISH, 1914-2007)
EARLY PRODUCTION VALET CHAIR
designed 1953, produced circa 1955 by Johannes Hansen, pitch-pine and brass, with hinged teak seat
37¼ in. (94.5 cm.) high, 19¼ in. (49.5 cm.) wide, 22 in. (56 cm.) deep
braized maker's marks to stretcher
EARLY PRODUCTION VALET CHAIR
designed 1953, produced circa 1955 by Johannes Hansen, pitch-pine and brass, with hinged teak seat
37¼ in. (94.5 cm.) high, 19¼ in. (49.5 cm.) wide, 22 in. (56 cm.) deep
braized maker's marks to stretcher
Literature
N. Oda (ed.), Danish Chairs, Kornisha, n/d, p. 116 (example illustrated).
Special notice
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